On 11/24/2013 09:00 PM, [email protected] wrote: > If you are after the extra speed then Ubuntu would be the one to go > for. Heard that Ubuntu is optimised better for the BBB than Debian (eg > image size is smaller). > > > On Sunday, 18 August 2013 13:33:38 UTC+12, Wasabi Fan wrote: > > After trying multiple distros and desktop environments, I have > settled on Debian with LXDE as the best choice (Not because I like > LXDE the most, but because it runs fast). After playing around > with it, I was wondering if it would be possible to install an > LXDE desktop on Angstrom. Although it runs fine on Debian, > Angstrom comes preinstalled with some software that is harder or > just not practical to install on other ARM distros. Is this possible? > > On Tuesday, August 13, 2013 9:33:51 PM UTC-7, William Hermans wrote: > > Not only that but you can run multiple distros at once( well > not simultaneously obviously ), but say you're only limited to > your imagination within some constraints, You can netboot many > different distros. USB boot, or even just use mutiple sd cards > with different distros on them. All while leaving Angstrom on > the eMMC if you see fit. > > If you're most comfortable with Ubuntu then perhaps Ubuntu > would be the best choice for you ? But I would go one step > further in saying if you're familiar with Ubuntu, perhaps > Debian would be best for you ? It all depends on what you > expect, and how you use your BBB. > > > On Tue, Aug 13, 2013 at 5:03 PM, Gerald Coley > <[email protected]> wrote: > > The best distro for you is the one that comes the closest > to meeting your needs. You may want to give several > different ones a try. > > > http://circuitco.com/support/index.php?title=BeagleBoneBlack#Software_Resources > > <http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fcircuitco.com%2Fsupport%2Findex.php%3Ftitle%3DBeagleBoneBlack%23Software_Resources&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNFDkjUJRO7JBte9vPDHhnvfds225g> > > > Gerald > > > > On Tue, Aug 13, 2013 at 6:34 PM, Wasabi Fan > <[email protected]> wrote: > > Hi, > I am not sure if this is the right place to post this > but this is the only place that I could find that > seemed suitable. > I recently received my BBB, and was able to get it > up-and-running without any issues. After using it for > a few days with the default OS (Ångström), I have > noticed many flaky behaviors. Panels will occasionally > disappear or go blank, no help content will load, > desktop icons will disappear or refuse to load, etc. I > was thinking that I would try updating the OS to the > latest version (I have absolutely no idea which > version it is running now), but first wanted to find > some answers from someone who actually knows what they > are talking about. > > First, Is any of this behavior normal? I can't imagine > they are, but wanted to make sure. > > Second, Would Ångström be the best distro to use? > Although I do have some experience with Ubuntu, I am > generally more of a Windows person (and don't have > much experience with Linux). Would any of the other > available Linux-based OS-es be better for me? I would > choose Ubuntu, but from what I have read, It wouldn't > actually be able to use the Ubuntu desktop GUI. > > Hoping someone can help me! > > Wasabi Fan > -- > For more options, visit http://beagleboard.org/discuss > > <http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fbeagleboard.org%2Fdiscuss&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNEpMSpbklk_hXqEMMJhBr1sf-iMfQ> > --- > You received this message because you are subscribed > to the Google Groups "BeagleBoard" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving > emails from it, send an email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit > https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out > <https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out>. > > > -- > For more options, visit http://beagleboard.org/discuss > > <http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fbeagleboard.org%2Fdiscuss&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNEpMSpbklk_hXqEMMJhBr1sf-iMfQ> > --- > You received this message because you are subscribed to > the Google Groups "BeagleBoard" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails > from it, send an email to [email protected]. > For more options, visit > https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out > <https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out>. > > > -- > For more options, visit http://beagleboard.org/discuss > --- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google > Groups "BeagleBoard" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send > an email to [email protected]. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. Or go even more lightweight and install Arch Linux ARM on your board. You will have the least bloated system running and you're get the bonus of a rolling release.
Simple how to install: http://www.adminempire.com/how-to-install-arch-linux-on-beaglebone-black-bbb/ Some basics: http://www.adminempire.com/beaglebone-basics-for-arch-linux/ If you need cape support it is best to install the linux-am3xx-legacy kernel. -- For more options, visit http://beagleboard.org/discuss --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "BeagleBoard" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
